Darden Restaurants acquires Tex-Mex chain Chuy's for $605 million at $37.50 per share, adding to its portfolio that includes Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse.

The Michelin Guide is launching in Texas, assessing restaurants in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, and Fort Worth for inclusion in its renowned rating system.

The Michelin Guide is set to rate Texas restaurants, focusing on Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio, potentially boosting tourism and industry standards.

The Austin food truck LeRoy & Lewis is closing on July 21 to focus on its new restaurant, marking a shift in the local food truck scene towards more permanent locations.

McDade's 76th annual Watermelon Festival provided refreshing fun with contests and a street dance, highlighting the fruit's hydrating benefits and heart health properties.

The Salty Donut is opening a new location in Austin's Domain Northside, offering gourmet doughnuts and promising flavors like Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake and Vegan Ultimate Oreo Cookie. No opening date is confirmed yet.

Haraz Coffee House, known for Yemeni coffee and pastries, is opening new locations in Austin's West Campus and Pflugerville, though specific opening dates are not yet announced.

The Museum of Ice Cream's truck in Austin is distributing 20,000 free scoops for National Ice Cream Day and will sell ice cream on weekends during summer. They've partnered with local vendors for a giveaway event and aim to engage with the community.

James Beard Award-winning chef Mashama Bailey closes her Austin restaurants Diner Bar and the Grey Market due to Hyatt's decision to internalize operations.

The Khan cousins are opening Layne's Chicken Fingers franchises in the Austin area, planning up to 15 stores due to its welcoming culture and supportive model, countering competitors like Raising Cane's and Chick-fil-A.

Salt & Time, an Austin butchery and eatery, will close on July 6, with Radius Butcher & Grocery set to open in its place focusing on sustainability and locally sourced products.

Tacodeli is opening its ninth Austin location on South Lamar Boulevard in the former space of Masa y Más, expanding its Texas presence with a menu of tacos and drinks, including an exclusive cocktail selection.

Chalmers is a new bar and restaurant in East Austin, offering a casual ice house vibe with a West Texas twist. It repurposes a former Shell gas station and features Southwestern food, draft drinks, and outdoor space for live music and events.